May 3, 2010
The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairwoman Davies with all members in attendance except Mr. Goodnow.
Public Hearing (continued) – application of TJLS d/b/a Isabella’s for a Common Victualler License, 1048 South Main St.
Ron Hall and Chris Chisolm represented the Dept. of Agricultural Resources to provide information on the agricultural preservation restriction. They stated the businesses operating at that location in the past have not always followed the intention of the APR which is to allow a restaurant on the property but requires 51% of the gross proceeds to be derived from products or animals grown or raised on the farm. Mr. Hall stated this has been an ongoing problem with the DAR and the property owner, Mr. Ozella.
Mr. Ozella stated he has spoken with the DAR about his intentions for this property which is to have a tenant farmer who will be furnishing produce for the restaurant and will also be operating a farm stand on the property. He also stated he is working with a gentleman who will raise pigs on the property and eventually he would like to raise steer and this meat will be used in the restaurant.
The applicant, Mr. Signore, stated he will use whatever produce is grown or raised on the property and wants to comply with the DAR restrictions for the property. Both Mr. Ozella and Mr. Signore will meet with Mr. Hall and Ms. Chisolm to work on a schedule for produce vs. gross proceeds following the APR on the property.
Public Hearing – application of Barbara Ann Fontaine for a Common Victualler License, 799 South Main St., Unit 2
On a Mayhew/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to delay this hearing and the 7:30 hearing until Isabella’s hearing is concluded.
The Board asked Mr. Signore what his hours of operation would be. He stated he will be open 7 days a week from 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Mrs. Davies asked if anyone wanted to speak in favor or opposition to this application. No one responded.
On a Mayhew/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of TJLS d/b/a Isabella’s for a Common Victualler License at 1048 South Main St. with hours as stated and further urge that a meeting take place with DAR representatives, Mr. Ozella, Mr. Signore and the tenant farmer.
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Application of Barbara Ann Fontaine (continued)
Ms. Fontaine stated she will be taking over the snack bar at Trudel’s Auction Gallery and is requesting a Common Victualler. She noted there has been a snack bar in operation, however, the individual running it has left.
Ms. Fontaine stated her hours of operation would be 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., seven days a week. She stated that auctions are usually only held a couple times a week, but there are special auctions held periodically.
Mrs. Davies asked if there was anyone present who wanted to speak in favor or opposition to this application. No one responded.
On a Mayhew/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing.
On a Mayhew/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of Barbara Ann Fontaine for a Common Victualler License, 799 So. Main St., Unit 2., hours as stated.
Public Hearing – application of Zio Paolo’s, Inc., Paul Winshman, Mgr. for a 34 seat patio, 191 Mechanic St., Suite 1
Mrs. Davies read the public hearing notice.
Mr. Winshman stated he is applying for the extension of his alcohol license to include a 34 seat patio he is proposing. He stated the plans have been reviewed by both the Fire Chief and the Building Inspector and they have no objections providing he meets handicap requirements. He also stated that bollards will be installed to protect patrons from any traffic. This would be seasonal for the summer months. Once the evenings started to get cool, he would close the patio.
Board members asked what time he plans to serve alcohol until on the patio. Mr. Winshman stated he would not serve any later than midnight. He noted he serves dinner until 10 p.m. He stated he has a 1 a.m. license, but never serves until that time.
Mrs. Davies asked if there was anyone present in favor or in opposition to the application. No one responded.
On a Mayhew/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing.
On a Mayhew/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve the application of Zio Paolo’s, Inc., Paul Winshman, Mgr. for a 34 seat patio, 191, Mechanic St., Suite 1 and to extend his liquor license to include this area.
Change of Manager – Outback Steakhouse
Proposed Manager, Stephanie Morales introduced herself to the Board. She stated she will be replacing Christopher Yazbek who has taken a position in another location.
On a Mayhew/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve Outback’s change of manager from Christopher Yazbek to Stephanie Morales.
Board members also expressed their gratitude to Outback for the help they give to community events.
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On a Mayhew/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to accept the deed for the 123 acre Highridge Property as conservation land.
On a Mayhew/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to accept the gifts of land to the Conservation Commission described as parcels #34 & #37 on Assessor’s Map 69 and to direct Town Counsel to prepare the required deeds to effect the transfer.
On a Connor/Mayhew motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve residential water abatements in the amount of $1151.99 and residential sewer abatements in the amount of $71.00.
On a Mayhew/Chaves motion, the Board voted to approve the April 12th minutes with Mr. Connor abstaining.
On a Mayhew/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to extend the Solid Waste Disposal Agreement with SEMASS at the rate of $65 per ton, which is subject to an annual CPI increase capped at 3%.
On a Mayhew/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to authorize Mr. Fraine to sign the Agreement for Water System Expansion on North Street (recommended by Mr. DiMartino and approved as to form by Town Counsel).
A request has been made from the MassDOT and the contractor to be granted permission to work 24 hours a day Monday through Thursday with no work on weekends on the drain pipe installation work in the Paine St./Wrentham St./Pulaski Blvd. area. This will last for two weeks and begin on Monday May 10th. A meeting will be set up with the MassDOT, the contractor and residents to discuss this matter and get input from the residents.
On a Mayhew/Chaves motion, the Board unanimously voted to approve a One Day Auctioneer License for Catherine Rogozyn, May 27th at the VFW Hall.
The water resource protection meeting has been scheduled for June 21st.
On a Mayhew/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jacqueline A. Bokoski
Administrative Assistant
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